Flames Sweep Coney Island Dreamland Fire Kills Beasts
A massive blaze at Coney Island Dreamland began shortly after 2 am from Hell Gate and spread through Dreamland. Six children in the Infant Incubator were exposed to smoke as animals were shot to prevent escapes. The wild animal cages were emptied, and the electrical building burned. Loss estimated at $2,000,000. Strong authorities investigate fire origin and cause.
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Hell Gate
Dreamland
Animale
Bostock
New York
Consy Island
Anitals
Ile
North Pole
Alee Incinderes
Tiapala
Eeonie
Itell Gate
Ik Wan
Castro Missing From Venezuelan Exile in Canary Islands
Ex-President Castro of Venezuela vanishes from San Palmas exile in the Canary Islands. He is believed en route to the United States to thwart a restoration plot centered in New York led by Dr. Atepandre Hiver Vas ques.
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London
Castro
Venezuela
San Palmas
Canary Inlands
United States
New York
Atepandre Hiver Vasques
Ohio Veterans Death Toll Tops Civil War Nine Months
Summary of mixed items notes 1910 11 period with 3149 Ohio Civil War veterans claimed by death. Also mentions Miss Helen Taft summer freighter trip and Cleveland mayor's noncandidacy. Includes a Pittsburg court ruling on a sleeping position and a Cleveland shooting incident.
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Helen Taft
Great Laken
Bahr
Cleveland
Ohio
Pittsburg
Ackerman
Brown
Columbus
F. Brown
Anca
Olio Board of Adminisration
carrien @astory
Targa Bernier
Asthma Cure Promised by Benpine Trial Pack Offer
Scientists announce a new remedy termed Senpine from Woodworth Co in New York City. Thousands chase the experimental package as a free trial for asthma hay fever bronchitis and catarrh. The product, claimed a Vienna University professor and praised by many, promises cure despite climate or previous failures.
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Benpine
New York
Woodworth Co
Neondway
New York City
Bempine
Vienna University
Taft Opposes Root Pulp Amendment in Reciprocity Debate
Washington May 27 President Taft intensifies opposition to the Root pulp and paper amendment amid Senate reciprocity talks. He fears it could open the door to more changes undermining the reciprocity plan. Taft seeks Democratic votes to block Root and other amendments, while confirming no deal with Root.
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Washington
Senate
Root
New York
Taftle
Haain
New York State
Pomerene Seeks Prosecution Not Ordered by Wickersham
Wickersham informs Senate no criminal prosecutions have been started against John D Rockefeller and six other magnates in the Standard Oil suit. In Madrid, Pierre Vedrine wins the Porte avia race for 20 000 dollars, completing 160 miles in 2 hours 44 minutes aboard a patched machine amid intense heat and railway delays.
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Wickersham
Standard of
Washington
Standard OU Company
Fomerene
John D. Rockefeller
Supreme Court
Senate
Madrid
Pierre Vedrine
Petit Parisien
Vedrine
Burgos
Porte
Ohio Forecast: Tomorrow Warmer with Fair Skies and Light Winds
Ohio weather outlook calls for continued warmth and fair conditions tomorrow with moderate west winds. The forecast notes sunnier skies and dry conditions with no precipitation expected.
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Ohio
Harvey Moon Kills Constable With His Own Gun
May 27 in Indiana Harvey Moon fatally shot Oliver Withalt a Danville constable, then used Wilbolt’s revolver to kill Geo Baldock at his home after Moon’s love interest Mire Bullock opposed the match. Moon fled toward Golds about a quarter mile away and was pursued. The case arose from a writ of ejectment and long-standing romantic entanglements.
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Slayton
Ind
Harvey Moon
Oliver Withalt
Danville
Agrose
Geo Auldock
Ahet Mire
Mildock
Mies
Baldock
Moon
Wilbolt
Mire
Bullock
Mra
Fuldock
Seek to Delay a Quitting Date in Nye Case
In Columbus May 27 the senate Investigating committee discussed delaying adjournment as witnesses balked. Editor B W Cook and reporters Cochran and Pretanian were held to the grand jury for refusing to testify, delaying charger disposition and risking the committee's fate after assembly adjourns. Crawford and Harrison faced testimony aimed at discrediting credibility and Nye’s bribery charge.
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Columbus
Neveral Assembly
Senate
B. W. Cook
Columbus Citizen
Hatter N. G. Cochran
Toledo News-Ree
C. J Pretanian
Dunee Bostwick
House
Dincredit Crawford
Nye
EB. A. Crawford
Atate
Stanley F. Harrison
Arma
Harrison
Otto K Shimansky
Cleveland
Turner
Harry W. Wilson
Shimanaku
Wilson
KE. B. Nichols
Crawford
Winn
Senator Lorimer Expected to Quit Amid New Probe Rumor
Washington May 27 Senators widely expect William Lorimer to resign to avoid a second investigation into his 1909 election corruption charges. Lorimer is in Chicago with no authority to speak. If he submits to another probe he risks losing his seat. Support for reopening the Lorimer case is nearly unanimous in the Senate.
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Washington
William Lorimer
Lorimer
Chicago
Ope
Penate
Hiinels
Senate
Peace Council Named By Lake Mohonk Conference
Lake Mohonk New York May 21 a national peace council to secure cooperation and concentration of effort everywhere and affiliate with the national peace congress committee named by the Lake Mohonk conference on international arbitration includes Nicholas Murray Butler William Jennings Bryan Theodore Roosevelt Dr. Samuel Johnson Harman Holt Theodore , Dr George W. Kiehway Ed Mead Elihu Root Dantel Smiley Dr. James Brown Scott Dr. Banjo F True Wild Warfeld Jane Addams Fannie Forn Andrews and others.
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LakeMohonk
N. Y
National Peace Congress Committee
Nicholas Murty Butler
William Jennings Bryan
Theodore Borten
Samuel Jon
Harm ‘Ton Holt
Theodore
George W. Kirehway
Ed . Mead
Elihu Root
Dantel Smiley
James Brown Scott
Banja F
True Wioed
D. Warfeld
Jane Addams
Fannie Forn Andrews
Heat closes schools as record May heat hits St Louis
May 27 reports show St Louis recording a record high near 94 degrees on the government thermometer as schools close citywide. One death linked to the heat and scattered heat-related injuries follow. rainfall for May looks to barely reach historic levels. In Cincinnati, sweltering weather claims two deaths and many heat-related injuries as temperatures reach around 90 degrees.
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St. Louis
St. Lonia
Government Weather Bureau
Bureau
Cincinnati
Macinnati
Tan
Diaz Leaves for Europe After Resignation in Mexico
In Vera Cruz on May 27 General Porfirio Diaz resigned the presidency and left with his wife and children aboard the Ypiranga. The party will sail from Havana to Santander, Spain, where Diaz is expected to spend his days, while Francisco Madero proclaims the provisional government and promises faith in the troops loyal to the cause.
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Vera Cru
Mexico
Porfirio Diaz
Presidincy
Havana
Bantander
Spain
Ding
Thi City
Madero Rasigns
Paso
Tex
Francisco 1
Madero
Manifesta
Provisional Governogat
Alice
Deta
Mexigo
Saya
Socialist Colony Scheme in Lower California Sparks Battle Plans
General Pryce leads a growing force toward independence in Lower California under Los Angeles directives. After capturing Tin Jubne with under 200 men, his group swelled to about 1,000, promising action against American interests. Retaking Ta Tana is cited as a future objective as amid reports of a major battle following reinforcements.
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Pryce
Magero
California
San Mego
Nhye Pryce
Los Angeles
Bodailea
Bik
Heartheas
Yéathy Ant
Bo Conddlent
Peyve Athon
Vierove Nation
Caverive Wiljoun
Lower California
Ta Tana
Big Gis meet tops Ohio colleges in two mile run
Columbus Ohio May 27 At the Prete university playground a record crowd witnessed the Big Gis meet Ohio State runner Wikoff win the two mile with a Big Six record of 1 46 Baker of Charlin finished ten yards behind to tie. Ohio State led with 61 points followed by Oberlin 42 Miami 34 and others in the scoring order.
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Columbus
Prete University
Flower of Ohio Colegiate
Wikoff
Ohio State
Banker Kaldenbaugh shoots himself at home in New Philadelphia
Kaldenbaugh, head of the Kaldenbaugh private bank and a leading New Philadelphia figure, killed himself with a pistol in front of his residence. He died within two hours, and family statements indicate the tragedy may be accidental or suicide, with no immediate outside involvement evident.
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New Philadelphia
James Kaldenbaugh
Kaldenbaugh Private Bank
Cupid Industrious In Ohio Marriages Rise in Year
Ohio records show 45 207 marriages in the year ending March 31. There were 2 606 marriages by banns and the rest by license. 1 206 colored couples married. Data filed with the secretary of state via the probate court.
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Cupid
Ohto
Columbus
Ohio
Secretary of State
Banns
Fl Cente
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